Product ID:ARGON (HIGH PRESSURE GAS)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-066-1677
MSDS Number: BCXBL

Emergency Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

ARGON

CAS: 7440-37-1

RTECS: CF2300000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION.

First Aid:IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
CALL A PHYSICIAN. KEEP WARM AND AT REST.

Extinguishing Media:ARGON CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE MEDIA APPROP. FOR
SURR. AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IMMEDIATELY DELUGE CONTAINERS W/ WATER UNTIL
COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS CANNOT CATCH FIRE. CONTAINER MAY
RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA. USE
SCBA WHERE NEEDED. SHUT OFF LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK.VENTILATE AREA OF
LEAK OR MOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO WELL-VENTILATED AREA. TEST AREA
FOR SUFFICIENT O*2 BEF ORE REENTRY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION: HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAN CAUSE
RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENCY. STORE AND USWITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:CLOSE VALVE WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY. DO NOT
STRIKE ARC ON CYLINDER. DO NOT GROUND CYLINDER.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED; MECHANICAL-ADEQUATE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSEL SHOES FOR CYLINDER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LINDE DIVISION, 270 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-303F,-185C
Vapor Pres:20
Vapor Density:1.38
Spec Gravity:1.38
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INERT

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OUTDOORS.

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